The New Orleans Pelicans remain interested in trading for John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks. The two sides are seen as good partners, as New Orleans could send defensive-minded players to Atlanta, as the Hawks look to balance offense and defense on their roster.

The Pelicans have been gauging interest in Devonte' Graham, Jaxson Hayes and Naji Marshall around the NBA. New Orleans is willing to move them as a group or as individuals. Graham still has two years and $24.7 million left on his deal after this one, but the final season only carries a light guarantee. Hayes can be made a restricted free agent this summer, while Marshall's minimum deal carries a team option for next season.

Atlanta reportedly is talking Collins trades with several teams, but they have no mandate that they must move him and the $78.5 million he is owed for the three seasons after this one. If the Hawks can't find a deal they like for the talented power forward, they are prepared to keep Collins for at least the rest of this season.

Brandon Ingram is finally set to make his long-awaited return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup. After missing nearly two months due to a left big toe injury, Ingram will return on Wednesday night when New Orleans hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Pelicans have gone 15-14 without Ingram in the lineup. That includes New Orleans current five-game losing streak.

Ingram's return comes a day after the Pelicans announced that Zion Williamson would be out at least two more weeks with a hamstring injury. The Pelicans have also dealt with injuries to several other rotation players while Ingram and Williamson have been out.

Ingram has appeared in only 15 games this season, but has played great when he's been in the lineup. The seventh-year wing has averaged 20.8 points on 47/47/87 shooting splits this season.

Zion Williamson was recently re-evaluated for his right hamstring injury. The re-evaluation showed that Williamson’s hamstring is healing as expected and he is making good progress with his recovery. Williamson will continue his rehabilitation process, which includes strengthening his hamstring and gradually progressing to more movement.

Williamson will be re-evaluated again in two weeks.

Williamson, who sustained a right hamstring strain on January 2 at Philadelphia, has missed the last 10 games for the New Orleans Pelicans. He holds season averages of 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game in 29 contests.

Brandon Ingram played 5 on 5 on Sunday and is making progress towards a return, according to Willie Green.

Ingram has been sidelined with a toe injury since November 26.

The Pelicans are also currently without Zion Williamson due to a hamstring injury. 

The Detroit Pistons have told teams they don't really want to trade Bojan Bogdanovic. But opposing teams feel an offer of unprotected first-round pick could change the Pistons minds.

The Los Angeles Lakers, New Orlean Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks have all expressed interest in trading for Bogdanovic. All have needs for additional wing depth and perimeter scoring.

Bogdanovic is putting together a career-year, as he's averaging 21.2 points per game. The eight-year veteran is shooting 48.7% from the floor, including 41.5% on three-pointers. Bogdanovic is also getting to the free throw line a career-best 5.2 times per game and knocking down 88.5% of his free throws.

After being acquired from the Utah Jazz before the season, Bogdanovic signed a two-year contract extension worth $39 million. Next season is fully guaranteed at $20 million, while only $2 million of Bogdanovic's $19 million deal is guaranteed for the 2024-25 season.

The New Orleans Pelicans announced that medical imaging confirmed Zion Williamson sustained a right hamstring strain during Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Williamson will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

Jacque Vaughn and Willie Green have been named the NBA's Coaches of the Month for December.

Vaughn guided the Brooklyn Nets to a 12-1 record in the month. The Nets are in the midst of a 12-game win streak, which began on Dec. 7 at Charlotte. 

Green led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 10-5 record in December. 

Zion Williamson left the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter due to a right hamstring strain.

Williamson, who suffered the injury pushing the ball up the court off a rebound, did not return to the game.

Willie Green said that Williamson will be further evaluated.

"It was right at a pivotal moment in the game. We'll get some imaging and look at him and hopefully he's OK."